//podcastplus.net/feed/the-program-room~555334e2 This is the podcast for librarians who plan programming, primarily with children. This season we are focusing on the CSLP 2009 summer reading theme, "Be Creative @ Your Library." We'll be talking about music, theater, visual art, dance, and more. Interviews, songs, and other resources you find here will help you help kids get creative this summer! Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:33:32 +0000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/XINYRKOVYgQ/TPR091003.mp3 This is not an actual podcast episode. This is more of an introduction and a goodbye rolled into one. Listen to the show! Final Message: Hello Goodbye Hello Goodbye To download, right-click the title (option-click for Mac). Click here to use iTunes . (It's a free download!) If you just discovered this podcast on iTunes and you're like me, then you'll listen to this last episode first, and this will be your introduction to the podcast. If you've been listening all along, then this is me signing off, reminding you of a few related resources you might want to check out. Program Room Podcast Episodes Here's a quick rundown of the seven Program Room Podcast episodes and interviews: Episode 1 - Be Creative at Your Library - You can skip or listen to this one last - it focuses on the activities suggested in the 2009 summer reading manual. Episode 2 - Making a Music Video . I talk to Steve McLinn who runs video making workshops with kids, and I talk to a young brother and sister... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:40:40 +0000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/XINYRKOVYgQ/TPR091003.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/5TlrWKRlE8Y/TPR081023.mp3 An interview with music specialist Carole Peterson on why and how to use music with young children, plus an exclusive song from Stuart Stotts, and an interview with Betsy Zahniser about The Music Box, an early childhood music programming tool. Listen to the show! TPR 1.04: "Using Music With Young Children" ^ Click the PLAY button to listen now. To download, right-click the title (option-click for Mac). Click here to use iTunes. (It's FREE!) Guests Carole Peterson Stuart Stotts Betsy Zahniser and The Music Box Resources "Singing Is Good for Your Brain" song by Stuart Stotts (.mp3) "Singing Is Good for Your Brain" lyric (.txt) The Uncut Carole Peterson Interview (.mp3) Sources for Toddler and Preschool Songs The Children's Music Network Kimbo Educational Kididdles Ella Jenkins Hap Palmer Raffi Sharon, Lois & Bram Tom Glazer Wee Sing Sponsors ReadingSongs.com Mr. Billy's Big Pumpkin C... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:39:55 +0000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/5TlrWKRlE8Y/TPR081023.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/W_0DTQ4lPHg/TPR081218.mp3 Traditional music and dance experts Peter and Mary Alice Amidon discuss their approach to performing for kids, creativity, singing games, and advice on how to present a community dance event. P.E. teacher Kelly Worthy shares her experience putting on an elementary school dance party. Plus lots of sample clips from songs that include their own dance instructions. Listen to the show! TPR 1.07: "Throw a Dance Party at Your Library" ^ Click the PLAY button to listen now. To download, right-click the title (option-click for Mac). Click here to use iTunes . (It's a free download!) The Amidons Peter and Mary Alice Amidon Homepage Peter's List of Traditional Dance Resources (.pdf) Jump Jim Joe: Great Singing Games for Children Down in the Valley: More Great Singing Games for Children West Music Company Songs! This episode is jam-packed with songs that are featured and/or mentioned in the interviews. Many of those songs are listed here, along with many many more. ... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:38:49 +0000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/W_0DTQ4lPHg/TPR081218.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/l120_mG1gxg/TPR081120.mp3 Storyteller Dianne de Las Casas discusses ways of inspiring kids to tell their own stories, including story theater, board games, and fractured fairy tales. Storyteller Bill Harley discusses prompts that inspire children to tell their own tales, and both touch on the importance of this type of work with kids. Plus songs from Monty Harper and Bill Harley. Listen to the show! TPR 1.06: "Storytelling With Kids at Your Library" ^ Click the PLAY button to listen now. To download, right-click the title (option-click for Mac). Click here to use iTunes . (It's FREE!) Guests Dianne de Las Casas - homepage Dianne's Blog Dianne's Story Collection Story Theater Scripts Storytelling Games Literacy Activities Bill Harley - homepage Bill's Song and PSA on the ALSC website Bill Harley on Amazon.com Dianne Recommends Many Great Books! Dianne recommended a long list of reference books, including some of her own, to help you get your kids started te... Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:46:06 +0000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/l120_mG1gxg/TPR081120.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/YJXAV1to1kg/TPR081106.mp3 Rozz Grigsby, Education Director for Oklahoma Children's Theater, speaks about how to do theater games and story dramas with kids. Learn how to play Red Light, Freeze Dance, Space Walk, Screen Test, Magic Toybox, Whatchya Doin?, Echo, Freeze, Zip Zap Zop, Sound Orchestra, and Questions. Plus, a song from Funky Mama. Listen to the show! TPR 1.05: "Theater Games at Your Library" ^ Click the PLAY button to listen now. To download, right-click the title (option-click for Mac). Click here to use iTunes . (It's FREE!) Guests Rozz Grigsby The Uncut Rozz Grigsby Interview (.mp3) Oklahoma Children's Theater Funky Mama - " Freeze Dance " Rozz Recommends These Reference Books for Theater Games Theater Games for the Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook , by Viola Spolin Drama of Color: Improvisation with Multiethnic Folklore , by Johnny Saldana Structuring Drama Work , by Jonothan Neelands and Tony Goode Acting Games: Improvisations and Exercises : A Textbook of Th... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00:43 +0000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/YJXAV1to1kg/TPR081106.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/y54cdb9HFVY/TS-151863.mp3 An interview with children's librarian Sue Busch on booking entertainment, plus a panel discussion on what to keep in mind when calling a performer to book a program, and two Halloween songs from Mr. Billy. Web References (from the Sue Busch Interview): Magician Kevin Wade Musician Monty Harper Mexican Folkloric Dancers Jump Rope Master Peter Nestler Stillwater Public Library The legendary lost panel discussion: What to keep in mind when calling to book a performer (.mp3) Panelists (from the legendary lost panel discussion): Erin Lee Kelly Eric Herman Mr. Billy Dianne de Las Casas Steve Smith Monty Harper Web References (from the legendary replacement panel discussion + more): These are places you can go to find/evaluate children's performers... YouTube ; Monty on YouTube , Billy on YouTube , Eric on YouTube CDBaby - music by location (select a state, then click kids/family on the right) ... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:47:33 +0000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/y54cdb9HFVY/TS-151863.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/NO8CzhhdY7M/TPR080925.mp3 Interviews with Steve McLinn, Rhonda Turley, and Kathryn and Andrew about making music videos, plus Video-Safe Music. Web References: Steve McLinn Apple Video Software Windows Video Software Piedmont Public Library Kathryn and Andrew's YouTube Page Videos: "Catch the Reading Bug" Video "The Princess and the Farmer's Son" Video Songs: " Library Party " by Gunnar Madsen " We All Laugh in the Same Language " by Marla Lewis " READ " by Rick Hubbard " Señor Don Gato " by The Cat's Pajamas " Drop Everything and Read " by Monty Harper " There's a Pea on My Plate " by Bill Harley " The Library Song " by Sue Schnitzer " Messy Room Song " by The Hipwaders " Bernie the Bubble Breathing Dragon " by Mr. Billy " Blast Into Books " by Monty Harper Resources: Video-Safe Music (.pdf) Sponsors: ReadingSongs.com Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:05:48 +0000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/NO8CzhhdY7M/TPR080925.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/QUstviAxpas/TPR080911.mp3 Interviews with Sally Snyder and Julie Tomlianovich of the Collaborative Summer Library Program about the 2009 theme and manual. Web References: Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) Website 2009 CSLP Children's and Teen Manual Outlines David Catrow Highsmith Sally's desk! Songs: Imagine That by Monty Harper Take Me to Your Library by Monty Harper Books: Plantzilla , by Jerdine Nolen, Brian Keliher, and David Catrow Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon , by Patty Lovell and David Catrow Sponsors: ReadingSongs.com Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:12:52 +0000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgramRoom/~5/QUstviAxpas/TPR080911.mp3